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We're a warm and welcoming early learning centre on the Bunurong and Wurundjeri lands of the Kulin Nation.
Our service provides high-quality care and education, with separate rooms for nursery through kindergarten and two spacious yards.
Focusing on fun, discovery and belonging, we proudly offer a 'home away from home' where every child can thrive. Why not take a tour and see for yourself? You'll find us close to Ferntree Gully and Glen Waverley, with connections to Eastlink and public transport, and plenty of onsite parking. We'd love to show you around.
We pride ourselves on truly knowing our children and families, thanks to our smaller centre size and high educator retention.
Our experienced team is passionate about creating meaningful connections, offering play dates, orientation support, and family events to help children settle in confidently. We are deeply connected to the community and committed to building strong relationships with families.
We have Hindi, Sinhalese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Italian, Gujarati, Telugu, Slovenian, Punjabi, and Tamil speakers among our educators. They help our multicultural families to feel at home while enriching the experience of all children.
Three early childhood teachers with bachelor's degrees lead our play-based kindergarten programming, based on the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
Our curriculum is flexible around children's strengths and interests while helping them develop skills for school and life.
Whether you're looking for a nurturing nursery, a stimulating toddler environment or a strong foundation for school, we're here to help.
Book a tour, drop in for a chat or call us – our team can't wait to welcome your family.
At Goodstart Wantirna South - Cathies Lane, our philosophy centres around the belief that every child is a unique individual with their own interests and strengths. We embrace a play-based learning approach that nurtures curiosity and creativity, allowing children to explore their world in meaningful ways. 
We prioritise: 
Through our philosophy, we aim to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive and become confident, capable learners. 
Children need to feel safe and supported to learn and grow, so we promote key educator relationships between our educators and children. Your child will have at least one educator (their key educator) who takes them under their wing and really gets to know them. 
Our Key Educator relationships help children form secure attachments. Educators work closely with smaller groups and individual children to better understand each child. These relationships lead to improved outcomes for children as we foster more communication between families and educators. 
We inform families regularly about their child's progress and welcome family involvement in our centre events and activities.  
At our Goodstart Wantirna South - Cathies Lane centre, we're proud to inspire your child's love of learning with the support of our passionate and qualified early childhood experts. Teachers with bachelor's degrees run our three and four-year-old kindergarten program so children can be well on their way to excellent learning outcomes by the time they start school. 
At Goodstart, we believe all children deserve the best possible start in life, which includes access to high-quality early childhood education and care. We offer:  
We work closely with parents to ensure the individual needs, interests and strengths of children are considered, and our learning goals reflect them. Using Storypark, a wonderful communication platform, we stay in close touch with families and ensure you're well informed about your child's development and achievements. 
Click here to book your tour or call our Family Services team to find out more on 1800 222 543. 
Our kids absolutely love going to this childcare centre every day, and it's so comforting to know they are in a place where they feel happy and secure. The communication between the staff and parents is fantastic, and we always feel in the loop about our children’s progress and any updates. It’s clear they truly care about each child and their individual needs. I would highly recommend this childcare centre to any parent looking for a place where their kids will thrive!
We have been blown away by the warmth and professionalism of the educators and staff in this centre. Despite being a small centre, it has a cosy and welcoming atmosphere that immediately puts both children and parents at ease. My child loves going there every day, and I have peace of mind knowing she’s in such capable and caring hands. I highly recommend Cathies Lane to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for their child.
I hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, and I have also completed a Master of Professional Accounting in Australia.
Over the past seven years at Goodstart Wantirna South – Cathies Lane, I have had the privilege of building meaningful relationships with children and their families, our dedicated team members, and sustaining collaborative partnerships with the wider community.
These connections are at the heart of our centre’s philosophy, where we focus on fostering growth, creativity, and the peaceful learning environment that aligns with our mission and values: “A Home Away from Home”.
Outside of my professional life, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, including my husband and son. I am also passionate about cooking a variety of foods and I find joy in listening to music, which also serves as a relaxing corner for me.
I am excited to welcome you and your family to our centre and invite you to explore the opportunities we offer for your child’s development and well-being. We look forward to partnering with you in your child’s learning journey.
At Wantirna South - Cathies Lane, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our early learning centre offers a Government-funded kindergarten program and long day care under the one roof. Our kindergarten teachers are University qualified and provide a play-based learning program that will support your child in learning the skills for school and life.
At Wantirna South - Cathies Lane, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our early learning centre offers a Government-funded kindergarten program and long day care under the one roof. Our kindergarten teachers are University qualified and provide a play-based learning program that will support your child in learning the skills for school and life.
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
7:00am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
7:00am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
